Changes have been taking place in Philadelphia since 1984. One by one, ugly graffiti-covered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, over 1,800 murals (壁画) have been painted.
The walls are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to the Mural Arts Program (MAP). Its work makes schools and public places attractive, and its citizens very proud. The program began as part of Philadelphia’s Anti-Graffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAP’s artistic director. When people ask her what their program is about, she will answer them with one word: hope. Each year, the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops. Some onetime graffiti (涂鸦) writers even help paint MAP murals.
The MAP’s work, says Golden, is all about developing a sense of community. When a neighborhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message. Some messages have been “Safe Streets,” “Love and Care,” and “Peace Walk. ”
The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals. “The making of a mural enters people’s memory as a special, pleasant moment in neighborhood history” says Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.
【小题1】What can be the best title for the text?A.Love, from Graffiti Writers to Muralists |
B.MAP, a New Company in Philadelphia |
C.Jane, an Excellent Mural Artist |
D.Hope, One Wall at a Time |
A.Helping the young find jobs. |
B.Protecting the graffiti-covered walls. |
C.Fighting against graffiti. |
D.Attracting more visitors. |
A.By having discussions with people in the community. |
B.By seeking advice from the city government. |
C.By learning from the young graffiti writers. |
D.By studying the history of the city. |
A.Difficult. | B.Dangerous. | C.Boring. | D.Successful. |
Temples have existed for thousands of years. They are the proof of cultures and civilization that existed many years ago.
Gobekli Tepe, Turkey
Located on a hilltop in southwestern Turkey where it snows a lot in winter, the Gobekli Tepe is considered the world’s oldest temple. It is nearly 11,000 years old. There are carvings on the rock statues, mainly of lions, foxes, snakes, cranes and wild ducks, as well as scenes of people hunting. Because heavy snow makes it hard to get to the top of the hill, visitors are not recommended to go there in winters.
White Temple, Thailand
Immediately upon entering White Temple, you will realize this contemporary, unconventional temple stands out, even in a country dotted with temples. The White Temple is incredibly different and unique in its architecture, art and design. In fact, it is designed in a very modern way. This temple is all white. It is very hot in summer in Thailand, so going to White Temple in other three seasons is a wise choice.
Sagrada Familia, Spain
This symbolic Barcelona building is famously unfinished. It is said to be finished by 2026, but no body believes it. However, visitors believe its incompleteness is part of its charm, which sets it apart from other temples in the world. You will have to wait in a long line if you visit Sagrada Familia in summer holiday. Visitors are not that many in spring and winter.
Kinkaku-ji, Japan
This temple is absolutely the most popular one in Japan. Whether you visit during the fall when there are red leaves against the golden wall, in winter when the gold is topped with pure white snow, in spring with cherry blossoms, or in summer allowing you to smell the earthy smell after rain — there is never a bad time to visit this beautiful temple.
【小题1】Which temple will you choose to go if you are a fan of modern architecture?A.White Temple. | B.Gobekli Tepe. |
C.Sagrada Familia. | D.Kinkaku-ji. |
A.It is the oldest temple. | B.It is all white. |
C.It is unfinished. | D.It is untraditional. |
A.Gobekli Tepe. | B.Kinkaku-ji. |
C.Sagrada Familia. | D.White Temple. |
Moon Park
Moon Park is five kilometers north of Oldtown Railway Station. You can catch a free bus to the park from outside the station. There are many things to do at Moon Park and most people spend a whole day there.
Moon Park has 25 different rides. One of the most popular is the Shock Drop. For this ride, people sit in a small cage with a safety belt on. The chairs take the riders up high above the park and then drop down suddenly. From all over the park. you can riders up high above the park and then drop down suddenly. From all over the park, you can hear people screaming as they come down. The Big Wheel is a quieter ride but it is almost as popular as the Shock Drop. When you are at the top of the wheel, you can see all over the city. Other rides include the Spider, the Dragon and the Crazy Cars.
As well as going on the rides, you can watch free entertainment all through the day. There are magic shows, pop concerts and several animal acts, including horses that dance to music.
After you have spent the morning watching the entertainment and going on rides, you will probably be hungry. Moon Park has many fast-food shops as well as some sit-down restaurants and, of course, there are several ice-cream and sweets shops.
Title | Moon Park |
Introduction to Moon Park | Moon Park People can go there People can spend a whole day here, |
Various | One of the most popular rides is the Shock Drop People You can take the Big Wheel, There are other rides, the Spider, the Dragon and the Crazy Cars |
Entertainment in Moon Park | Besides going on the rides, you can watch entertainment |
Places for eating in Moon Park | There are many fast-food shops, some sit-down restaurants, shops for people to go to when they are |
Certainly, India is popular in the world for its cultures. It has some museums that are worth visiting.
International Doll Museum
Yes, the museum is claimed to be the best museum in the eyes of its audience in the country. For the popularity, every Indian kid wants to visit it at least once in his/her lifetime. Sure, there are so many collections of the doll from traditional to modern ones. I also displays typical dolls from various cultures worldwide. It opens every day except Monday from 10 am to 6 pm.
Paldi Kite Museum
Have you ever played a kite in your childhood? Kites are more than just toys to play with. They are pieces of art that motivate people to conduct competitions. Hundreds of kites with unique designs and various shapes are displayed in the museum. Besides, visitors can also learn about techniques to fly them. The museum opens 6 days a week and it is closed every Monday. The operational hour is from 10 am to 6 pm.
Indian Museum in Calcutta
The biggest and the oldest museum in India is located in Calcutta, West Bengal. It is simply known as the Indian Museum. The collections are varied with many categories: history, cultures, arts, botany, and more. Sure. for the history lovers, you can visit the history part, where you can watch and enjoy so many artifacts (手工艺品) from Indian ancient kingdoms along with complete descriptions of them. Besides, there are incredible traditional paintings. Most notably, if you think the mummy is only in the Egyptian museum, it is not completely true. The Indian Museum has it as well. The museum opens from 10 am to 5 pm and it is closed every Monday.
Sulabh International Toilet Museum
The museum houses countless toilet collections, starting from the old and ancient toilets to the modern ones. The toilets displayed are coming from 50 countries and the number is predicted to increase. Sure, many of the collections represent the history and cultures of those countries. The museum opens every day from 10: 30 am to 5 pm.
【小题1】Who is International Doll Museum mainly intended for?A.Students. | B.Children. | C.Adults. | D.Employees. |
A.Make artifacts. | B.Learn to paint. | C.See the mummy. | D.Grow some plants. |
A.International Doll Museum. | B.Paldi Kite Museum |
C.The Indian Museum. | D.Sulabh International Toilet Museum. |
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